Wellesley+Exit+Criteria+for+Reclassification+of+ELLs

Reclassification Criteria for ELLs Per DESE Guidance on Using MEPA Results to Plan SEI Instruction and Make Reclassification Decisions September 2009 **Step 1: Review MEPA Results** MEPA Performance Level Reclassification recommendations • //Level 1 • Level 2// Student is not a candidate for reclassification from current LEP status to non-LEP.

• //Level 3// Student is not a likely candidate for reclassification. However, students performing at Level 3 may be considered for reclassification if they meet either of the two criteria listed below and demonstrate that they are able to perform ordinary class work in English, as indicated by one or more of the measures listed in Step 2 on the following page: a) student’s MEPA score is either “At or Above” or “Approaching” the performance of a student at the beginning of Level 5 in all four tested areas, according to MEPA results b) student scored Proficient on MCAS ELA The number of students at Level 3 who meet these criteria will likely be very small.

• //Level 4// A number of students at Level 4 may be ready for reclassification, if they meet either of the two criteria listed below and demonstrate they are able to perform ordinary class work in English, as indicated by one or more of the measures listed in Step 2 on the following page: a) student’s MEPA score is either “At or Above” or “Approaching” the performance of a student at the beginning of Level 5 in all four tested areas, according to MEPA results b) student scored Proficient on MCAS ELA

• //Level 5// Reclassification of the student is recommended from LEP status to non-LEP if the student also meets one or more of the measures listed in Step 2 on the following page. Once reclassified, the student’s academic performance must be monitored for two years.

**Step 2: Review other available student data collected by the district and/or provided by the Department** In addition to MEPA results, the district will evaluate and consider other evidence and performance descriptors including:

1. Beginning Reader and Beginning Writer levels on IPT, grades K-1, Fluent English Speaker in IPT Oral 2. Competent Reader and at least Upper LEW Writer levels on IPT, grade 2, Fluent English Speaker in IPT Oral 3. 4 or higher in both comprehension and production scores in the MELA-O listening and speaking assessment 4. Proficiency in MEPA performance level descriptors 5. Acceptable performance levels on the ELL monitoring form 6. DRA reading level (elementary) 7. MCAS scores 8. Progress Reports and Grades 9. ELL teacher recommendation 10. Classroom teacher recommendation 11. Student being able to participate in a meaningful way in the content classroom without the need for modifications or accommodations. (per DOE)

The ELL teacher, classroom teacher, and other support staff will meet and review the criteria stated above. Parents/Guardians will then be advised of the change in status of their child during a face to face meeting with the ELL teacher and the classroom teacher. The change of status is recorded on the student’s assessment and progress card.

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